Leaving children at home alone NSPCC Guide

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2010
Leaving children at home alone NSPCC Guide

What the law says

The law does not set a minimum age at which children can be left alone. However, it is an offence to leave a child alone when doing so puts him or her at risk.

How do you decide if you can safely leave a child alone?

There are many important things to consider before you decide to leave a child alone. These include:

•the age of the child
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